Ageable

adj, slang

adj, slang ·Uncommon ·College level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Capable of being aged; suitable for ageing.

    "An ageable wine with great character and poise."

  2. 2
    Getting on in years; fairly old. dated, dialectal, informal

    "I received your letter by the bearer, and in reply to it I have to state that my father is an ageable man now, and not able to attend to the time appointed by your Honour."

Example

More examples

"An ageable wine with great character and poise."

Etymology

From age + -able.

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